keeping with its strict release cycle, Canonical has just released version 10.10 of your operating system, Ubuntu, and its variants (Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu and Ubuntu Studio) after the traditional betas and RCs.
In this version there are no major changes or developments exceptional, but in general is an interesting update. Come on with it in the extended entry.
Ubuntu, land interface
Unity
Netbooks are becoming very popular, and Ubuntu could not stay behind. Therefore, in the GNOME version of this operating system interface has come Unity, which I already talked about in blog informatica. The idea is to exploit the space of the screens of these computers and ease of use by making a quick start.
The default picture viewer becomes Shotwell, improves the Software Center and the mail client, Evolution, is updated with a more fluid version. As for the version of GNOME, Ubuntu 10.10 used 2.31.
Kubuntu, perfecting what has been done so far
The KDE version of Ubuntu has not had many changes since the 10.04. The setup wizard gets more refined and comfortable, KPackageKit change to be more like Ubuntu Software Center focusing on ease of use. As for the default applications, replacing Konqueror Rekonq web browsing, PulseAudio is now in charge of sound and bluedevil Bluetooth.La system with KDE version of Ubuntu has not had many changes since the 10.04. The setup wizard gets more refined and comfortable, KPackageKit change to be more like Ubuntu Software Center focusing on ease of use. As for the default applications, Rekonq replacing Konqueror as web browser, PulseAudio is now responsible bluedevil sound system and Bluetooth.
Like Ubuntu, Kubuntu developers have been dedicated enough to the interface for netbooks, including a comprehensive menu for applications, the Mac, and the integration of the two versions of a single plasma, which are installed from the same CD.
Kubuntu uses the KDE version 4.5, and brings a small taste of the mobile interface, a technology preview that you see in the following screen:
Edubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu Studio
In the other three versions of Ubuntu there are not many changes. Xubuntu Xfce updated to version 4.6.2 fixing bugs and adding stability, replacing the default applications that came from GNOME and Xfce themselves. Edubuntu
brings all the improvements of Ubuntu, including GNOME and Nanny parental control system. Ubuntu Studio have worked hard the integration of PulseAudio and JACK, something quite grateful that we use this system for sound and music. Ubuntu
One, expanding to more systems
Ubuntu
One, the synchronization of Ubuntu, is also updated with this new version. As my colleague told us Miguel Lopez, Ubuntu One expands to other systems, including Android, iOS and soon Windows.
With this new version can synchronize not only files but also the music collection of all the systems that have it installed. We can even buy it on the Ubuntu Music Store.
To install this new version can either download the ISO from the links at the end of the post and run it on your PC or upgrade from your system you may have already installed. The Canonical
have done a good job with this new version. There is not new, but have polished many aspects of the system to make it more comfortable and usable. The only thing I can reproach, they have not yet changed the default interface of Kubuntu. At least I think that with the number of subjects and styles available for KDE preinstalled leave that aspect makes it seem less than they can be.
